Gladesville, New South Wales
Gladesville is a
suburb on the
Lower North Shore of
Sydney, in the state of
New South Wales,
Australia. Located approximately 8
km from the
Sydney central business district, the suburb is split between the
Local Government Areas of the
City of Ryde and the
Municipality of Hunter's Hill. It gives its name to the
Gladesville Bridge, a Sydney landmark that links the North Shore to the
Inner West.
Gladesville is serviced by a commercial district centering around Victoria Road, the main road through Gladesville, and by a small shopping center (Gladesville Shopping Village) located off Cowell Street. A number of restaurants are located within the commercial parts of Gladesville, and serve a variety of foods including Thai, Indian and Italian. A local favourite pub is the Bayview Tavern.
As of 2005, the current
Australian Prime Minister John Howard's local office in
Bennelong is located in Gladesville. Gladesville is also the origin of the leading
Northern District Times newspaper;
The Weekly Times was established in
1921.
Gladesville prides itself in some spectacular harbour views, tranquil bush settings and riverside beauty. It remains a popular avenue for young professional families, with numerous opportunities of success and potential in local public and private primary schools. Modes of transport include both the ferry and bus, with main bus services running along Victoria Road. Connecting routes include the 536 (Gladesville to Chatswood) and 539 (Gladesville to Woolwich).
71% of residents in Gladesville are Australian born compared with 61% of Sydney residents. With most falling under the age bracket of 20 - 39.
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Gladesville Town Centre
